Walter Says: “This runner resumed off two solid trials at Canterbury. Restrained early from the wide gate she gave the leaders a tidy start before all the gaps opened turning for home. She was quickly on the leaders heels and was entitled to finish off stronger for mine to justify her short quote here. No doubt there’s improvement in her and Hugh Bowman is a good booking. Up in distance and back in running against some nice horses is enough to suggest $2.60 is under the odds.”

Snow Says: “Trialled in September but did little. The most recent trail was an improvement but was pushed right out and posted only fair late sectionals. Drawn awkwardly and faces a couple that look to have trialled better so appears well under the odds. ”

Baker Says: “Is likely to go back from the outside draw, so will need to make up ground on some horses who have better staying credentials at the business end of the race. Tuff Bickie looks more like a ‘miler’ than 2400m horse, despite running in some better quality races over a staying trip last preparation. I’m willing to take it on as the likely short priced favourite in this race.”

Daily Says: “First up today off a 144-day spell. Whilst he has figures that can make him competitive in this event my major concern is that he will need the run. Current fixed odds of $3.50 make him the one to oppose.”

Nelson Says: “Comes off a last start maiden win beating only average opposition at the Sunshine Coast. Ridden back on score on that occasion she may adopt different tactics today drawn out with not much speed up front. Either way I think the class will find her out and therefore she looks a risk at $5 or less.”

McMurray Says: “Has only won one of 14 starts and I thought it had its chance first up in a class one at Warrnambool. The top four horses are all multiple winners and are coming out of much stronger form races. Happy to oppose Eolande at $3.50”